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R589 CBW

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,373 mi
Last recorded78,373 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 CBW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills corroded not yet excessive

front cross member heavily corroded near engine mount

nearside rear chassis box section corroded not yet excessive

steering is creeky

wiper arm pivots heavily worn

Fail 22 Oct 2014 78,363 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills corroded not yet excessive

front cross member heavily corroded near engine mount

nearside rear chassis box section corroded not yet excessive

steering is creeky

wiper arm pivots heavily worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear chassis box section corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded at rear

wiper arm pivots poor

Fail 15 Oct 2013 71,817 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear chassis box section corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded at rear

steering rack damp

wiper arm pivots poor

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,416 miles

air bag warning lamp on

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake pads worn thin

front crossmember corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside front to rear steel brake pipes close to excessively corroded

roadsprings corroded

windscreen scratched

wiper wheel boxes worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,560 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,973 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,340 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 43,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 25,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 13,272 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 6,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 6,389 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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R589 CBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 91,289 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R589 CBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R589 CBW registered?

R589 CBW is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R589 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R589 CBW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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